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malachite (măl`əkīt), a mineral, the green basic carbonate of copper occurring in crystals of the monoclinic system or (more usually) in masses. It is translucent or opaque; the luster is silky, vitreous, adamantine, or dull. It takes a good polish. An important ore of copper, it also serves as a gem and for various ornamental purposes and, when finely ground, as a pigment. It is found associated with other ores of copper (especially azurite azurite (ăzh`ərīt) ..... Click the link for more information. ) in various parts of the United States and in Chile, Russia, Congo (Kinshasa), Zimbabwe, and Australia. malachiteWidespread carbonate mineral of copper, a hydrous copper carbonate, Cu2CO3(OH)2. Because of its distinctive, bright green colour and its presence in the weathered zone of nearly all copper deposits, malachite serves as a prospecting guide. It is found in Siberia, France, Namibia, and Arizona. Malachite has been used as an ornamental stone and as a gemstone. malachite a bright green mineral, found in veins and in association with copper deposits. It is a source of copper and is used as an ornamental stone. Composition: hydrated copper carbonate. Formula: Cu2CO3(OH)2. Crystal structure: monoclinic malachite [′mal·ə‚kīt] (mineralogy) Cu2CO3(OH)2A bright-green monoclinic mineral consisting of a basic carbonate of copper and usually occurring in massive forms or in bundles of radiating fibers; specific gravity is 4.05, and hardness is 3.5-4 on Mohs scale. malachite guards wearer from evil spirits, enchantments. [Gem Symbolism: Kunz, 97] See : Protection How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Followed by the boy and Toto--the dog with a new green ribbon around his neck--she hastened down to the splendid drawing-room of the palace, where, seated upon an exquisite throne of carved malachite and nestled amongst its green satin cushions was the lovely Princess Ozma, waiting eagerly to welcome her friend. There, looking at her table, with the malachite blotting case lying at the top and an unfinished letter, his thoughts suddenly changed. He had left his overcoat with the silk-stockinged footmen (the stockings were one of Beaufort's few fatuities), had dawdled a while in the library hung with Spanish leather and furnished with Buhl and malachite, where a few men were chatting and putting on their dancing-gloves, and had finally joined the line of guests whom Mrs. |
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